Termii, Africa’s leading CPaaS (Communications Platform as a Service) provider and the top-ranked Media & Telecommunications brand on the 2025 Financial Times list of Africa’s Fastest-Growing Companies, has announced the fourth edition of its flagship event – Termii Elevate, set to take place Saturday, August 2, 2025, at The Zone Tech Park, Gbagada, Lagos.
With the theme “The Future of Virtual Communications in Africa,” Elevate 4.0 will bring together a curated audience of technology leaders, startup founders, software engineers, telco executives, investors, and growth professionals. The conference will explore how intelligent messaging, AI, and scalable communication infrastructure are reshaping customer engagement across the continent.
This year’s edition will feature pitch competition, breakout tracks tailored to different roles, live product showcases, and engaging fireside chats. The event will be held in a hybrid format, allowing for both in-person and virtual participation.
“ Termii Elevate has always been more than a conference – it’s where the future of Africa’s digital engagement begins,” said Gbolade Emmanuel, CEO at Termii. “With version 4.0, we’re going deeper into the infrastructure, tools, and ideas that will power trust, scale, and innovation for businesses across the continent.”
Highlights at Elevate 4.0 Include:
- Role-based breakout sessions for developers, business leaders , and tech enthusiasts
- Fireside chats with top ecosystem leaders and communication disruptors
- AI x Innovation Pitch Competition spotlighting high-growth startups
- Co-branded content sessions with partners including Wetech.
The Startup Pitch Competition will spotlight bold, early-stage startups presenting communication-driven solutions to a panel of experienced operators and investors.
Key Voices Joining Elevate 4.0 include:
- Iyinoluwa Aboyeji – Founding Partner, Future Africa
- Chijioke Dozie – Co-Founder, Carbon
- Olajuwon Abayomi – General Manager, Termii Group
- Esther Eruchie – Co-Founder & CEO, FriendnPal
- Uchechi Arinze – CEO, Waffles AI
- Paul Edward – CTO, Afrinvest
- Uche Edwin – Lead Product Manager, EqualyzAI
- Ayomide Awe – Co-Founder & CTO, Termii Group
(Additional speakers to be announced in the coming weeks.)
And Lady Kay as the Host.
Meet the Judges:
Elevate’s Pitch Competition will be evaluated by a powerhouse panel including Gabriella Uwadiegwu, Offiong Isyah, Temitope Ekundayo, Oluwasola Osonuga and Esther Otusanya – each bringing hands-on experience scaling innovation across Africa’s fintech, media, and healthtech ecosystems.
Tickets & Participation
General admission and virtual tickets are free with registration. Pitch Sponsorship and exhibition opportunities are still open with limited slots available.
Register at: conferences.termii.com/elevate
About Termii
Termii helps African businesses automate and scale customer communication through APIs, SMS, voice, email, and instant messaging channels. From transaction verification to two-way customer support, Termii powers secure, intelligent messaging for the continent’s most ambitious teams.
Through its latest product, Sotel, Termii also provides seamless eSIM activation and management, enabling individuals and businesses to stay connected across borders with reliable, on-demand data access.
Termii Group was ranked #1 in Media & Telecommunications on the Financial Times list of Africa’s Fastest-Growing Companies 2025.
Offices: Lagos | San Jose | Abidjan
Website: www.termii.com
